common1900-1945

Germania Allegory (5 Pfennig green)

Name: Germania Allegory (5 Pfennig green)
Brand: German Empire

German Empire · 1900 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features an allegorical female figure, Germania, facing right, wearing a helmet and holding a sword and shield. The country name 'DEUTSCHES REICH' is at the top, and the denomination '5 PFENNIG' is at the bottom.

The Germania series was the longest-running definitive stamp series of the German Empire, issued from 1900 to 1922. It symbolized national identity and unity during a period of significant political and social change, including World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory personification definitive national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

sg61

scott61

michel67

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.